Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To)

Update: 2018-07-18

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It happens to just about everyone, whether you’re going for Olympic gold or giving a wedding toast. We hear from psychologists, economists, and the golfer who some say committed the greatest choke of all time.

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Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To)

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Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To)

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Why We Choke Under Pressure (and How Not To)